Q. Which is the least densely populated country of Asia?
Answer: Mongolia
Notes: Mongolia is the least densely populated country in Asia, with only two people per square kilometer. The average population density in Asia in 2020 was 1,018 people per square kilometer. Mongolia is also the world's most sparsely populated country. The country has a cold climate due to its high altitudes and latitudes. Large parts of Mongolia are covered by mountains and deserts, leaving little arable land. As of 2016, Mongolia's population was estimated to be 3,068,243. The least densely populated country in Southeast Asia is Laos, with 32 people per square kilometer. The most densely populated country in Southeast Asia is Singapore, with 7,919 people per square kilometer.

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